After Dark by Haruki Murakami

After Dark

Haruki Murakami with Jay Rubin (Translator)

208 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

The midnight hour approaches in an almost-empty diner. Mari sips her coffee and reads a book, but soon her solitude is disturbed: a girl has been beaten up at the Alphaville hotel, and needs Mari's help. Meanwhile Mari's beautiful sister Eri li...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13,398 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
reflective 65%
dark 48%
emotional 22%
adventurous 18%
relaxing 14%
tense 14%
challenging 8%
hopeful 7%
sad 7%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 27%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 24% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.82

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